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Reports of foreign adversaries using commercially available cellphone location data to target U.S. troops could trigger early DOJ enforcement under its sensitive data rule and potentially spur new legislation.
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New contractual obligations and restrictions on their use.
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On 15 May 2026, amendments to the Federal Labor Law and the Federal Copyright Law took effect, strengthening the protection of performing artists regarding the use of their voice, image,
Abstract: Brazil issues new decrees expanding obligations, liability rules, and content moderation duties for internet application providers.
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The Brazilian President has issued Federal Decrees No. 12,975 and No. 12,976/2026, published on May 21, 2026, which introduce significant obligations
Government draft approved by the Federal Cabinet on 27 May 2026
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On 27 May 2026, the German Federal Cabinet approved the government draft of the Media Services Investment Obligation Act (Mediendienste-Investitionsverpflichtungs-Gesetz – “MedienInvestVG”). The new regime obliges streaming
On 19 May, the Small Business Protections Bill (formally known as the Commercial Payment Bill) (the “Bill”) was introduced to Parliament, marking a significant step in the UK government’s efforts to strengthen protections for small businesses. Positioned as “the toughest
On May 19, 2026, the European Commission published draft guidelines clarifying the classification of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the “EU AI Act”) for stakeholder consultation. The guidance is intended to assist providers, deployers, and authorities
As global businesses navigate numerous privacy and data protection laws worldwide, GDPR and CCPA compliance can provide a common baseline for meeting requirements in other jurisdictions.
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here. Contributors include Lothar Determann,
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
Poland’s ABW report suggests a shift toward infrastructure-focused cyberattacks, underscoring the need for organizations to rethink defenses amid evolving nation-state threats.
Poland’s Internal Security Agency, or ABW, recently published its
German implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/825 and Directive (EU) 2023/2673
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On 19 June 2026 and 27 September 2026 amendments of the German consumer protection law implementing the Empowering Consumers Directive ((EU) 2024/825) and Directive (EU) 2023/2673 will enter
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Law No. 15.211 – the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (“Digital ECA“) was enacted on 17 September 2025. The Law, which in many aspects will still be subject to regulation by the Executive Branch, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework
